The Indian stock market experienced a downturn in afternoon trading, with the Nifty 50 slipping to 24,057.75, marking a decline of 0.50% from its opening level. The Sensex also mirrored this downward trend, falling to 77,195.93, a decrease of 0.39% from its start. The market sentiment was largely negative, influenced by the surge in crude oil prices above the $120 per barrel mark, which has prompted a broad sell-off across various sectors.
Index movements
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,996.95 and saw fluctuations throughout the session, reaching a low of 23,796.85 before recovering slightly to its current level of 24,057.75. The Sensex followed a similar pattern, opening at 77,014.21, dipping to a low of 76,258.86, and currently trading at 77,195.93. Meanwhile, the Bank Nifty showed some resilience, opening at 54,880.65 and currently trading at 55,024.60, despite a low of 54,440.25.
Sectoral performance
Sectoral indices largely traded in the red, with Nifty Metal leading the declines, down 1.75% at 12,881.25 from its opening of 13,056.00. The Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty FMCG indices also faced significant losses, dropping 1.71% and 1.26%, respectively. On the other hand, the Nifty IT index bucked the trend, gaining 0.88% to trade at 29,503.25, providing some relief amid the broader market sell-off.
Market breadth
The broader market indices reflected the negative sentiment, with the Nifty 100 and Nifty 500 indices both experiencing declines of 0.63% and 0.64%, respectively. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 50 also saw downward movements, falling 0.96% and 0.92% from their opening levels.
| Index | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,996.95 | 24,061.10 | 23,796.85 | 24,057.75 | -0.50% |
| Sensex | 77,014.21 | 77,214.55 | 76,258.86 | 77,195.93 | -0.39% |
| India VIX | 0.00 | 19.48 | 0.00 | 18.40 | +5.50% |
| Nifty Metal | 13,056.00 | 13,056.10 | 12,810.25 | 12,881.25 | -1.75% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,556.40 | 8,556.40 | 8,415.25 | 8,480.00 | -1.71% |
| Nifty FMCG | 51,723.45 | 51,829.10 | 50,680.10 | 51,119.80 | -1.26% |
| Nifty Realty | 802.90 | 804.15 | 785.95 | 795.75 | -1.22% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60,148.90 | 60,156.45 | 59,323.00 | 59,794.40 | -0.96% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 16,959.55 | 16,962.35 | 16,741.90 | 16,871.80 | -0.92% |
| Nifty IT | 29,287.30 | 29,505.75 | 29,012.70 | 29,503.25 | +0.88% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,855.45 | 25,918.55 | 25,441.55 | 25,875.35 | -0.81% |
| Nifty Energy | 40,883.35 | 40,898.90 | 40,385.45 | 40,680.45 | -0.69% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,880.65 | 55,111.60 | 54,440.25 | 55,024.60 | -0.68% |
| Nifty 500 | 22,736.80 | 22,751.80 | 22,498.00 | 22,725.50 | -0.64% |
| Nifty 100 | 24,927.20 | 24,951.90 | 24,688.15 | 24,948.45 | -0.63% |
| Nifty Pharma | 23,191.95 | 23,375.10 | 23,054.85 | 23,308.05 | +0.20% |
| Nifty Media | 1,459.05 | 1,467.35 | 1,439.10 | 1,460.60 | -0.20% |
Market outlook
As the market continues to react to the rise in crude oil prices, investors are advised to monitor the developments closely. The volatility index, India VIX, has risen by 5.50% to 18.40, indicating increased market uncertainty. Market participants will be keenly watching for any stabilisation in oil prices and its potential impact on the broader market sentiment.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 02:00 PM IST.
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